More Than a Pretty Face

Author, Platform Stylist, Business Woman, and International Educator

Toni Love is an international platform stylist and educator, holding instructor's licenses
in Cosmetology and Barbering; she is a Certified Instructor and a twice-published author.
A graduate of the Hair Design Academy, Toni has taught students in both private and public
schools. She currently owns Toni Love's Training Center L.L.C., located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her book, Tips To Passing The Cosmetology State Board Exam, can greatly improve the odds
of passing the state board exam. She also authored The World of Wigs, Weaves and Extensions,
a must-have for all successful stylists using artificial hair. Released December 2001, and
published by Milady Publishing, it can be purchased directly from Toni and is available in
topnotch bookstores like Books-A-Million, Barnes & Nobles and Border Books as well.
Additionally, Toni is a contributing writer for Milady's Standard Textbook of Cosmetology.

Ms. Love has an extensive background in higher education, which is reflected in her writing
and teaching. A graduate of Alabama's Stillman College, she holds a degree in business
administration and management. Toni continued her education by earning a Master's Degree
from the University of West Alabama and went on to obtain additional training as an
educational specialist from Alabama A & M University. Toni has also completed the cosmetology
instructor's program at Shelton State Community College.

In addition to these degrees, Toni holds the following credentials and credits:

Board Certified Professional Cosmetologist

Board Certified Cosmetology Instructor

Certified Barber

Platform Artist

Educator - Private and Public Sectors

Author of Wigs, Weaves and Extensions

Author of Tips to Passing the Cosmetology State Board Exam

As an educator, Toni has traveled extensively to areas such as London, England, where
she served as the International Commentator for Hawaiian Silky Products. She has also
worked as a platform stylist for Sally's Beauty Supply and has performed at many major
trades shows:

For 2 years, Toni served as the Director for Advanced Programs for Dudley Cosmetology
University (DCU), one of the nations most advanced training institutions. While there,
Love's vision for the future for DCU was to welcome all hair care professionals from all
cultures. Diversity was the key, and "we wanted and encouraged more diversity, more
cross-cultural training and interaction." Toni, a firm believer in continuing
education, now owns Toni Love's Training Center L.L.C.

Toni's Employment History

International Educator & Commentator

London, England

Shelton State Community College

Instructor: Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology

Sally Beauty Supply

Platform Stylist and Educator - prepare models for hair shows and
teach product knowledge and techniques. Models included such names
as Houston Rockets Dancers, Planet Funk Dance Team, and other professional agencies.

Greene County Board of Education

Cosmetology Teacher - grades 10 through 12

Generations School of Beauty

Cosmetology Instructor

U.S. Army Reserves, Cadet; Platoon Leader

Supervised soldiers; Managed weight control program
for overweight soldiers.

If you are the owner of a beauty salon, barbershop, beauty school, or a beauty supplies store,
you understand the need to educate your employees about the beauty industry. Toni is eager to
assist you in achieving the highest level of success obtainable in this field through the use
of education and is available for product knowledge and specialty classes.

Toni is also a favorite by brides for weddings, achieving that special look that only a
bride understands is necessary to achieve the ultimate look for this auspicious occasion. Her
stylist skills are also popular for proms and other formal occasions, television, movies,
modeling agencies (fashion shows) and home services. Due to her busy schedule, Toni is
available by appointment only.